(one's) figure; build; physique; style
change; variation; variety; diversity; inflection; declension
to fuss over; to be particular about; to be obsessive about; to be fixated on; to obstruct; to hinder
to bring someone happiness; to make someone happy
floating; drifting; suspension; (arch.) wandering (about)
in an instant; instantly; in a moment; instantaneously; in the twinkling of an eye
in a daze; absent-mindedly; dimly; hazily; with a roar (of flames); with a whoosh
alright; all right; right on; looking good; OK; okay
extension; elongation; prolongation; Enchō era (923.4.11-931.4.26)
paper (in rock-paper-scissors); disappearing completely; coming to nought; foolishness; stupidity
materials; data; document
to earn (income); to make (money); to score (points, victory); to gain (time); to work hard (at one's job); to labor
after all is said and done; no matter what people say; in the end; definitely; undeniably
to accept; to receive; to agree
attitude; posture; preparedness; readiness
there being no use in arguing (about it)
pair of lovers; girlfriend and boyfriend
wistful; desirous of; hungry-looking; greedy-looking
meter; gauge; metre (i.e. 100 cm); meter; animator
indicates two contrasting actions; (arch.) indicates possessive (often found in place names and compound words)
fearfully; nervously; timidly; gingerly
firm-sided backpack made of leather, etc. (used by Japanese elementary schoolchildren, often red for girls and black for boys)
to go on a trip; to go out to play; to go and visit (a friend)
toddling; with small, quick steps; restlessly; in continuous motion; quickly and easily; often
mine (ours) for the taking; something under one's full control
uncool; unsophisticated; unfashionable; out of fashion; tacky
shoe; shoes; boots; footwear; footgear
to slip on (slippers, sandals, etc.); to hit (e.g. one's leg) against; to bash into; to push (one's opponent) down before he stands up
to put on (lower-body clothing, e.g. pants, skirt, footwear); to wear; to affix (a sword to one's hip); (arch.) to affix (a bowstring to a bow)
to shake off; to shake free from; to swing completely (bat, club, etc.); to take a full swing; to break off from (pursuer); to pull away
garage; carport; depot (trains, buses, etc.)
to row; to scull; to pedal (e.g. bicycle); to swing (on a swing); to operate a hand pump; to push through (deep snow, the jungle, etc.)
to shout; to cry; to scream; to clamor (for or against); to clamour (for or against)
to take a breather; to take a rest; to catch one's breath; to take a breath
vacant land; unoccupied ground; empty lot
the grass; grassy place (esp. with long dense grass)
to trample down; to crush underfoot; to kick down; to avoid paying (e.g. a debt); to jump (a bill); to bilk
grass; weed; (arch.) ninja; not genuine; substandard; LOL
road; path; route; way; distance; journey; road (e.g. to victory)
to follow (road); to pursue (course); to follow up; to follow (hyperlink)
adventure; venture; venture which is unlikely to succeed; risky attempt; danger